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DY55 XFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 86,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,852 miles

Front Inner Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Track arm (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,838 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Track arm (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine mount Under bonet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,956 miles

centre brake pipes starting to corrode

engine has slight missfire

front side lights slightly dim

n/s rear tyre pressure low

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and giving poor beam pattern

Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake pipes starting to corrode

engine has slight missfire

front side lights slightly dim

n/s rear tyre pressure low

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and giving poor beam pattern

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,724 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,897 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,396 miles

Front subframe - advancing corrosion

Oil sump has rust scabs

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,362 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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DY55 XFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 XFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY55 XFE registered?

DY55 XFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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